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TIL The US Government Secretly Contaminated U.S. Cities in the 1950s-1960s

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K0Z9 TIL When AA neurosurgeon Ben Carson was a child, his mother required him to read two library books a week and give her written reports, even though she was barely literate. She would then pretend to carefully review and approve them. This inspired his eventual love of reading and learning.
1a098 TIL Babies cry with an accent from the second day of life.
WZLY TIL that Mountain Dew was developed by two dudes who wanted a good mixer for their liquor.
ANDJo TIL that the naval ensign of the Indian Navy continues to contain the flag of England (Cross of St George) defaced with India's national flag as a canton (in the upper left quarter).
dGQ TIL The voice actor for Mario also voiced Paarthurnax in Skyrim.